Computational Neuroengineering · Mechanobiology · Bioprinting

Engineering living neural systems for embodied AI & biocomputers

I'm a PhD researcher at the University of Essex (CSEE) studying how substrate mechanics, adhesion, and plasticity shape neuronal dynamics — in simulation and in vitro. I build stiffness‑aware Izhikevich network models, MEA analysis pipelines, and biofabrication workflows to accelerate neurally‑grounded computing.

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100k+

Lines of simulation code

100k

Neurons simulated (target scale)

5–100 kPa

Stiffness range studied

At a glance

Current focus areas:

Mechanosensitive currents (I_mech) Adhesion‑modulated gain STDP & homeostatic plasticity MEA‑style analytics Bioink stiffness decay

Research

Stiffness‑aware Izhikevich networks

Unified simulator combining I_mech, adhesion, and multiple plasticity rules. Exports rasters, v‑traces, burst metrics, entropy, and GraphML connectivity for analysis.

Bioink stiffness & neuronal function

Predictive models of Young’s modulus vs. time (alginate/GelMA/PEGDA), integrated with simulated networks to study dynamic mechanical environments.

MEA pipeline & validation

MEA‑style electrode mapping, burst detection, and side‑by‑side comparison with in vitro recordings to close the loop between models and experiments.

Selected Projects

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Publications & Preprints

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Teaching & Outreach

Coding Club — Session & Project Lead

Design and deliver programming sessions for Year 5 pupils; lead volunteers; build inclusive digital‑literacy materials. Planning expansion to adult and refugee‑focused provision.

University teaching support

Graduate Lab Assistant (CSEE): support lab instruction, develop materials, and mentor students in Python/C++, ML, and scientific computing.

News

[Oct 2025] First integrated simulator with I_mech + adhesion + plasticity released. Prepping figures for paper submission.
[Sep 2025] MEA analysis module now supports burstiness & entropy metrics; exportable to CSV.

Contact

Email: <you>[email protected] · GitHub: @